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Feb 20, 2011

Warrior Dash

11 miles for the long run today. I have not run that long is quite some time It actually went pretty good. I really slowed things down today trying to listen to what Mr. Higdon says. 9:13 average pace. It was also nice outside(but cold) so the weather cooperated - not much wind and no rain/snow.

I just found out that the Warrior Dash is coming to Michigan. It's probably about an hour and 15 minutes away but certainly close enough to go. I guess you would not really call it a race. I would call it a race/obstacle course for crazy people!!!! This thing looks incredible. It is a little pricey at $50 but there is quite a bit of set up for this thing so I can understand the cost.

The name of the obstacles alone make you want to do this! They saved the best two for last in my opinion! Bye, bye to shoes as well since they will be full of water and mud so don't wear your new ones. I just need to find someone crazy enough to do it with me. It says that each wave of 500 goes off every 30 minutes. They are almost full for Saturday so that means there is over 9,000 people already signed up but there is also openings for Sunday as well.

It looks really crazy from the video and pictures and would be lots of fun but really only with other people.

Has anyone done this race before and can give me your opinions of it?Would you do the race if it came into your area or do you like to stay clean?

This sounds like a blast! A friend just told me that the Ruckus Race (similar idea) is coming here in June and I've been debating about signing up. My only hesitation is the timing - a week after my first half.

My husband is doing this again this year! So fun for him. :) I was going to do it with him but he is going to do it with a buddy instead so I can be there with the kids...they get a kick out of watching him.

I did it last year here in GA. So.Much.Fun. Like no other race you have ever done. I was completely drenched and caked in mud when it was over. Lots of obstacles. only one real stretch of running in my race and it was an uphill trail run. my best advice? Wear clothes and shoes that you don't mind getting trashed!